Soccer and Running teams compete in national championships this week – RDP Athletics update

Queens Soccer (CCAA National Championship Week)

Queens vs Saint-Lambert Cavaliers
• Wednesday, November 9 | 10:30 am MST at Saint-Lambert, QC

It is off to Quebec and the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Soccer Championships for the Queens soccer program this week. The Queens will practice at Seaway Park before the CCAA Award Ceremony and Championship Banquet Tuesday, November 8.

On Wednesday, the Queens will play in the second quarter-final match of the day where wil they take on the Saint-Lambert Cavaliers who are the host team of the championships.

The Queens will be guaranteed three matches with a possibility of a fourth if they continue their winning ways. Stay tuned for updates on the matches and when they will play throughout the week. People interested in watching the matches can livestream it online for free.

Kings and Queens Cross-Country (CCAA National Championship Weekend)

• November 11-12 hosted by Medicine Hat College

It is also National Championship weekend for the Kings and Queens Cross-Country teams. They will travel out to Medicine Hat to take part in the six- and eight-kilometre races on the Medicine Hat College campus course.

The Kings and Queens will arrive in the city on Thursday where they will have a chance to run the course and practice. On Remembrance Day they will have the chance for more practice session and will take part in the opening ceremonies inside the gymnasium at the college.

Head Coach Douglas Spicer says the team is coping with the rapid transition to winter as best as they can. “There is no such thing as bad weather, just a poor choice of clothing, as we always say. We have one more workout prior to departing on Thursday morning and then a couple of light workouts in Medicine Hat. Saturday’s forecast looks promising. Whatever the case is we are ready for it.”

The women will be the first to run at 12 pm and the men will finish it off at 1 pm on Saturday, November 12.

Official results will be posted about 3:30.

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletes of the Week

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics is proud to announce the Fas Gas RDP Athletes of the Week:

1. Jaiden Ferguson
Hometown – Red Deer, Alberta
Business Administration General (3rd year)
In the lone match for Queens Volleyball, it was third-year Jaiden Ferguson that shined on the outside position of the court against the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings. She was a huge presence at the net picking up 15 kills and two blocks. But her defence and back-row presence did not go unnoticed as she
picked up 11 digs of her own. Adding two aces to these single game statistics, she was awarded the player of the match for the Queens. She currently sits in third place in the ACAC with 3.23 kills per set and is in second place with 71 total kills on the season so far. But her service game is also outstanding throughout the first five games of the season as she sits in fourth with 0.73 service aces per set. The Queens will have this weekend off before heading out on a massive road
trip up north.
Congratulations!

2. Jacob Kendall
Hometown – Camrose, Alberta
Bachelor of Education Elementary (2nd year)
It was quite an outstanding weekend from forward Jacob Kendall that saw the Kings get some payback against the Briercrest College Clippers, who knocked them out of last years playoffs in the first round. On Friday night, November 4, Kendall picked up the sixth goal for the Kings enroute to a 6-3 victory over the
Clippers.

But it was his next day performance that stood out and helped Red Deer sweep Briercrest College with a 5-3 victory. The second year forward picked up three points on Saturday with one goal and two assists which gave him the honour of being announced as the player of the game. He was a huge presence on the powerplay with goal and an assist. Kendall currently sits in first place in goals in the ACAC with six, just ahead of his teammate Hayden Clayton with five. The Camrose-native is also in third place in points with nine.

He is certainly off to a great start and is continuing last years offensive performance, where he finished first in the league with 21 points and is on pace to break his goal total from last year, which was nine. The Kings will have this weekend off before a tough two-game series against a tough NAIT Ooks team the following
week.
Congratulations!

This Week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics (November 7, 2022)

With most schools throughout the ACAC on fall reading week, it is a very quiet weekend in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics. There are only four games so far on the schedule for this week, one of which is at home. There will be more games announced later this week with the Queens soccer team in Quebec for the
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Championships. As the results come in from the championships, more details will be passed on when the other games will take place.

The Queens hockey team will be battling it out with the Olds College Broncos at home on Saturday, November 12 in what will be a great match with it being a rematch of last year’s championship series. Both basketball teams will be on the road this weekend taking on another North Division team, The Kings
University Eagles on Friday, November 11.

Hockey
Olds College Broncos (0-2-1) vs Queens (2-1-0)
• Saturday, November 12 | 7 pm at Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

This past weekend, the Queens hockey team was cut short after some poor travel conditions stranded the NAIT Ooks in Edmonton, forcing to postpone their second game of the weekend against each other. The first game saw the Queens drop their first of the season with a 4-1 loss to the Ooks in Edmonton. It will be a battle of last season’s championship series when the Queens take on the Olds College Broncos on November 12 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Puck drop is just after 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person on gameday.

Basketball
Queens (2-3) at The Kings University Eagles (2-2)
• Friday, November 11 | 6 pm at Edmonton

This past weekend saw the Queens only play in one game. They went up to Camrose to take on the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings and would lead in the first three quarters but could not finish it off. Red Deer would lose 71-68.

This week the Queens will battle it out in another North Division match-up. This time it’s up in Edmonton when they take on The Kings University Eagles. The Eagles are coming off a weekend where they saw the Medicine Hat College Rattlers and the Briercrest College Clippers. Kings came away with a 77-48 victory
against the Rattlers but would lose 74-60 against the Clippers the following day. The match will start just after 6 pm.

RDP Kings (1-4) at The Kings University Eagles (0-4)
• Friday, November 11 | 8 pm at Edmonton

It was a successful weekend against a very tough North Division team for the RDP Kings when they would secure their first victory with an 83-72 win over the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings. Now, they look to continue their winning ways when they travel up to Edmonton to take on The Kings University Eagles. The Eagles currently sit winless in four games with their most recent loss coming against the Briercrest College Clippers with an 85-83 overtime loss. The match will start following the end of the Queens game.

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Support a young reader through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign

Published on May 4, 2024

Red Deer Public Schools

Smile Cookies are coming to a Tim Hortons near you!

We know you missed those delicious chocolate chip cookies with the big blue eyes and bright pink smiles! And we are so thankful Tim Hortons is bringing its Smile Cookie campaign back next week!

Helping struggling students become readers of potential is exactly what local Tim Hortons stores want as proceeds for its Smile Cookie campaign, which runs April 29 – May 5, will be directed to Reading College, a project of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.

“We set up this amazing and fun summer program for kids in Grade 2 where they learn to love reading, and gain the skills to continue their growth as learners. Reading is the foundation for success in school and life. If we can help further develop their skills and instill a love for reading, it creates a lifetime of difference for that child. It will make a difference for them, make a difference for their families and make a difference in their life experiences. That’s the beauty of Reading College,” said Superintendent of Schools, Chad Erickson. “Last year, we had 67 graduates of the Reading College program who were incredibly engaged and able to excel and improve their reading abilities over the month of July, setting them up for further success.”

“The Smile Cookie Campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of literacy. It really does create life chances for students. Reading College is made possible through great support from our community and Tim Hortons – we could not operate it without this support,” said Kristine Plastow, Foundation Board Chair. “I encourage the community to get out there and buy their cookies next week!”

From April 29 – May 5, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Red Deer will generously donate proceeds from sales of a special smiling chocolate chunk cookie to support the Reading College program through The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. The $1.50 treat helps community programs across Canada in the cities where they are sold. This year, 10% of funds raised from Smile Cookies will support the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, of which more than 100 students from Red Deer Public Schools will attend.

Join us for Smile Cookie Day May 4

“We invite the community to join us for our Smile Cookie Day on May 4 at the Tim Hortons on Thomlison Avenue in Red Deer,” said Plastow. “We have partnered with the Red Deer RCMP, Emergency Services and the Alberta Sheriffs. Come and sit in a firetruck or police car, meet local emergency responders and buy a delicious Smile Cookie, while supporting a great cause!”

“We are excited to bring back the Smile Cookie campaign this spring. On behalf of all Tim Hortons’ restaurant owners and team members in Red Deer, I would like to thank our fantastic guests for their loyalty, generosity and support of the campaign,” said Tanya Doucette, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Red Deer. “We are thrilled to support The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools and their Reading College program. With funds raised we are helping students learn to read, which will ultimately help set them up for a lifetime of success. During Smile Cookie Week, we welcome all Red Deerians to buy a delicious freshly-baked Smile Cookie in support of a great cause, which helps benefit children in our community.”

Help us promote the campaign by ‘liking’ Red Deer Public Schools on Facebook and ‘following’ us on Twitter, both under @rdpschools. You can also find us on Instagram @reddeerpublicschools.

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Rebate programs launch again in Red Deer

Published on May 3, 2024

City of Red Deer

Red Deer residents who purchase and install a rain barrel, drought-tolerant plants, permeable mulch or a low-flow toilet may qualify for a rebate on their City utility bill.

Alberta is experiencing drought in many parts of the province due to a below average snowpack in winter 2022-23, these rebate programs help Red Deerians conserve water usage in their homes and on their property at a time when water conservation is top of mind for many. The province is currently in water shortage management stage 4 (out of 5) and multiple water management areas are impacted by water shortage.

Participants in the programs could see a reduction in water usage in their homes as well as time and money as yards and gardens require less watering and fertilizer.

Specific details vary per rebate, but each program is open to Red Deer residents who have a City of Red Deer utility account.

Plant and Mulch Rebates are open for qualifying residents who purchase and install qualifying plants and/or permeable mulch in 2024. There is one rebate available for 50% of the cost of plants up to $50 and one rebate available for 50% of the cost of mulch up to $50.

The Rain Barrel Rebate program is open for residents who purchase and install a new rain barrel in 2024. The rebate is for 50% of the cost of the rain barrel up to $50. To encourage residents to participate in the program, this rebate has been expanded for 2024. Participants who received one rain barrel rebate in past years are welcome to apply for one additional rebate. Maximum of two rebates per utility account for the lifetime of that utility account.

A Toilet Rebate is available for residents who replace a high-flow toilet with a low-flow model. Two $25 rebates are available per utility account. People who have participated in this program in previous years are not eligible to receive another rebate.

These rebate programs support the water-related goals in The City’s Environmental Master Plan by reducing Red Deerians water use and increasing water conservation efforts. More information on how you can conserve water can be found at reddeer.ca/drought.